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CNA - GeriatricsEGA Associates • New Orleans, LA, United States
CNA - Geriatrics

CNA - Geriatrics

EGA Associates • New Orleans, LA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential support to patients/residents by assisting with personal hygiene, daily living activities, comfort measures, ambulation, and vital sign monitoring. Working under the guidance of a Licensed Nurse, the CNA plays a key role in delivering comprehensive health services and ensuring patient safety and well-being.

Department: Geriatrics & Extended Care

Qualifications:

  • Current CNA certification in good standing.
  • 1 year of recent experience
  • Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and infection control.
  • Ability to assist with ADLs and provide compassionate care.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Personal Care & Hygiene
    • Assist patients with bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaving.
    • Help patients travel to the bathroom and provide support for showers and baths.
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
    • Serve meals and assist with feeding as necessary.
    • Support ambulation, turning, and positioning of patients.
    • Provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
  • Adjunct Care
    • Administer enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
    • Apply restraints as directed.
  • Monitoring & Documentation
    • Check vital signs and weight; perform urine testing.
    • Record and document intake and output in appropriate forms and electronic medical records.
    • Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring.
  • Patient Comfort & Support
    • Transport patients and respond promptly to call lights and requests.
    • Report observations of patient condition to nursing supervisor.
    • Provide emotional support and comfort measures.
  • Compliance & Confidentiality
    • Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
    • Follow hospital policies, procedures, and professional standards.
    • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as The Joint Commission standards.
  • Special Assignments
    • Provide one-to-one observation, including virtual observation, as required.

Geriatrics & Extended Care Specialty Responsibilities

As part of the Geriatrics and Extended Care team, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to older adults and long-term care residents. This includes:

  • Personal Care & Daily Living Support
    • Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting to maintain dignity and comfort.
    • Support ambulation and mobility to prevent falls and promote independence.
    • Provide fresh water, nourishment, and assist with feeding as needed.
  • Comfort & Emotional Support
    • Offer companionship and emotional reassurance to residents and families.
    • Respond promptly to call lights and requests, ensuring residents feel safe and cared for.
  • Health Monitoring
    • Check and record vital signs, weight, and intake/output.
    • Perform capillary blood glucose monitoring as directed.
    • Report changes in condition or behavior to the nursing supervisor immediately.
  • Specialized Care
    • Assist with nonsterile dressings, therapeutic baths, and routine skin care.
    • Support residents with continence care, including catheter and colostomy assistance.
    • Provide comfort measures for residents nearing end-of-life, ensuring dignity and respect.
  • Safety & Compliance
    • Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe environment.
    • Follow all VA, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as The Joint Commission standards.
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